The care activity of physiotherapists at the Doctor José Molina Orosa University Hospital, affiliated with the Canary Islands Government's Health Department, has seen an 8.5 percent increase in the past year. Between January and August 2026, these professionals attended to 2,182 patients and carried out 55,097 treatment sessions, surpassing the 50,785 sessions recorded in the same period of 2025.
On the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day, celebrated every September 8th, the Health Services Management of Lanzarote highlights the work of these professionals within healthcare teams and their contribution to functional recovery and improved patient autonomy.
These figures reflect the growing activity of a service that caters to patients with diverse profiles and needs, operating in both physiotherapy areas and hospitalization units.
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the recovery of patients after a stroke, a condition that is a focus of this year's celebration alongside cardiovascular diseases. At the Molina Orosa Hospital, treatments aim to restore functional capacities and promote mobility and autonomy. In 2025, 200 patients were treated post-stroke, and in the first eight months of 2026, 113 patients have already received physiotherapy treatment.
The intervention is tailored to each person's characteristics and evolution, forming part of the multidisciplinary approach necessary for recovery after a cerebrovascular accident.
Physiotherapists also intervene in the functional recovery of patients with neuromuscular diseases, musculoskeletal pathologies, injuries, and after surgical procedures or trauma. Their work extends to treating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, neurological conditions, pediatric rehabilitation, and situations requiring the restoration or maintenance of mobility and functionality.
The hospital's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service also features specialized physiotherapy units for treating lymphedema in women post-breast cancer surgery, pelvic floor issues, and vestibular pathology, addressing peripheral and central vertigo.
The service has recently incorporated a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment that, alongside dynamic physiotherapy, promotes cell regeneration, reduces pain, decreases inflammation, and facilitates a return to normal activity. The integration of new technological resources expands the service's therapeutic possibilities and reinforces functional recovery processes.
Furthermore, the upcoming incorporation of a rehabilitation exoskeleton is planned, which will be the first of its kind at the Doctor José Molina Orosa University Hospital, enhancing resources for mobility and functional recovery work.
The activity of physiotherapists in Primary Care on the island is also noteworthy. Last year, these professionals attended to a total of 6,290 patients, performing 17,410 sessions. By August of this year, 3,966 patients have been treated with 10,229 sessions across various health centers and clinics in the basic health zones of Lanzarote.
